The ship’s company of HMAS Penguin has taken part in an annual charity event that aims to stop domestic violence against women.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-07/hmas-penguin-takes-stand-against-domestic-violence
Bagpipes might not be every Latino’s instrument of choice, but a soldier who arrived in Australia alone from Bolivia when he was 19 now leads his unit’s pipes and drums.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-07/pipes-are-calling-bolivian-born-soldier
Navy Clearance Diver Lieutenant Commander Michael Gough has celebrated two decades of continuous service.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-09/diving-officer-retires-after-40-years
Corporal Jessica Guinan has ensured some people in the community who are doing it tough will have some joy this Christmas.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-07/bringing-joy-others-christmas
Two sailors deployed to Brisbane Airport on Operation COVID-19 Assist were honoured to meet a relative of Edward 'Teddy' Sheean, VC.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-04/sailors-hear-tale-gallantry-airport
Two of Defence’s most accomplished rising stars of research have been selected to take part in the Superstars of STEM initiative.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-04/researchers-begin-journey-stem-superstardom
Small acts of kindness by ADF personnel at international airports are enough to bring stressed Australians returning home to tears.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-04/personnel-making-difference-operation
It was mate against mate before a gas turbine engine roared to life at 200,000rpm signalling the end of the 2020 Aviation Engineering Challenge.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-04/808-squadron-defends-engineering-title
HMAS Canberra and the ACT Vets came together to play a charity match on Kapyong Oval.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-04/football-ignites-childhood-passions
Air Force and Army have combined forces to spread some Christmas cheer in remote areas of Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-04/spartan-brings-christmas-cheer-remote-locations
With the aim of improving aviation safety, the Defence Aviation Safety Authority joined civilian counterparts in a landmark virtual convention.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-03/defence-co-hosts-virtual-convention-air-safety
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with its ADF equivalent, the Defence Flight Safety Bureau.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-03/improved-air-safety-aim-memorandum
Air Force’s support to Operation Southern Discovery in Antarctica took off with the delivery of some heavy duty caterpillars.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-03/globemasters-deliver-caterpillars-antarctica
On International Day of People with a Disability, a Defence employee shares the story of the support she has received, along with her guide dog.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-03/defence-employer-choice-jo-wiley
Army personnel help out in Tasmania as international flights arrive.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-03/more-troops-tassie-international-flights-arrive
Defence has successfully launched a new external website and cutting-edge digital design system.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-02/new-website-design-system-launched
The last remaining support program for the now decommissioned Adelaide-class guided missile frigates has closed.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-02/lights-out-ffg-sustainment-program
More than 150 graduates of the Navy’s latest New Entry Officer Course have become the first to affirm their commitment to the new Defence Values.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-08/navys-newest-officers-graduate
Australian businesses will soon have the opportunity to tender for work on new maritime underwater tracking ranges to be built in Western Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-02/tenders-be-called-underwater-tracking-ranges
Commanding Officer of Operation COVID-19 Assist Brigadier Michael Garraway has thanked communities on the NSW/Victorian border for their support.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-02/border-communities-thanked-support
Personnel from No. 23 Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley are exploring different sections after the 'Day in the life of’ initiative was launched.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-02/experiencing-life-other-side
This Christmas Flight Lieutenant Daniel Wilde is giving the gift of liquid gold to people suffering from COVID-19.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-02/donating-antibodies-true-gift
The Army celebrated the bicentenary of Lancer Barracks, the longest continuously occupied military barracks on mainland Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-02/lancer-barracks-celebrates-200-years
HMAS Ballarat proved to be a highly capable partner during the first phase of Exercise Malabar.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-01/ballarat-target-malabar
The annual dinner to bring together members of the community around RAAF Base Woomera was held on October 29.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-01/pub-dinner-fosters-community-links
Non-combustible panelling that can withstand temperatures up to 1000 degrees Celsius is set to be installed in Navy vessels.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-01/improved-ship-fire-protection-way
Babcock Australasia has joined 50 other companies that have pledged through Soldier On to support veterans through employment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-01/company-pledges-support-veteran-employment
A Gold Coast business, which was started in a garage 20 years ago, has been selected to participate in the Hunter-class frigate program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-01/gold-coast-companys-products-protect-our-ships
Rohde & Schwarz is supporting its workforce to deliver the cutting-edge capability required by the Navy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-01/committed-building-sovereign-capability
The first Indigenous supplier contracted for the Hunter-class frigate program’s prototyping phase has been announced.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-01/indigenous-contract-hunter-class-frigate